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Has a love of the 2012 Olympics spurred you to expand your physical prowess? While cycling, jogging and gymnastics can be rigorous and fun-filled ways to pass the time and channel the energy of your favorite Olympians, a dip in the pool is refreshing and can put you on the fast-track toward athletic supremacy.

Swimming is a great way to engage your whole body in a work out. The bad news? Chlorine overload can wreak absolute havoc on your total beauty look, especially on those with light-colored hair.

If your frequent dips in the pool have left your hair with a mortifying green tint, BellaSugar.com recommends using a leave-in conditioner that can help insulate strands from the penetrating power of chlorine and copper in pool water. Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner can be an excellent choice to soften hair and protect it from long-term damage.